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I think <1 hr per day is healthy. That is no different than the majority of americans who watch a tv show or two every night. Video games can definitely enrich your life by providing a way to unwind (physically or mentally) that is still mildly engaging.

Outside of engaging, I learned invaluable life skills through mmorpgs as a child. I never got addicted, but it instilled the ability to research, plan, and withhold short term gains in favor of long terms gains. Plus I learned how markets function, how to avoid scams, the benefit of teamwork / friend groups, etc.

It also led me to create my first website and forum, which was undoubtedly the first stepping stone for my entire career.